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Anubhav Mohanty

Anubhav Mohanty (born 24 January 1981) is an Indian actor, politician, Film Producer, television personality and social activist who is known for his work majorly in Odia language films. Mohanty has also worked in Bengali films. Mohanty has a significant fan following especially in Odisha.[4]

Anubhav Mohanty
Born (1981-12-24) 24 December 1981 (age 42)
Cuttack, Odisha, India
EducationChrist College, Cuttack
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Politician
  • Producer
Years active2004–present
WorksList
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Other political
affiliations		Biju Janata Dal
(April 2013 – March 2024)[1]
Spouse
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(m. 2014; div. 2023)​
[2][3]
AwardsList
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
23 May 2019 – March 2024
Preceded byBaijayant Panda
ConstituencyKendrapara
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
In office
13 June 2014 – 22 May 2019
ConstituencyOdisha

Movie career

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Anubhav Mohanty started his career by first appearing in Odia music videos before debuting in the Odia cinema in the 2004 film I Love You opposite Namrata Thapa. He had two other releases the same year, Saathire and "Barsha My Darling". Afterwards, a number of his films such as Nei Jare Megha Mote (2008), Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei (2009), Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila (2009), Abhimanyu (2009), Ama Bhitare Kichhi Achhi (2010), Diwana (2010), Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mate (2011), Balunga Toka (2011), Something Something (2012), Matric Fail (2012), ACP Ranveer (2012), Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu (2013), Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa (2013), Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere (2013), Something Something 2 (2014), Gapa Hele bi Sata (2015), Agastya (2016), Abhaya (2017), Kabula Barabula (2017), Prem Kumar: Salesman of the year (2018) were commercially successful.

In 2012, after the success of Balunga Toka, he created his own production house named Vishnupriyaa Arts & Graphics. The movie Something Something was the biggest hit of 2012. Anubhav made his debut in the Bengali film industry with the movie Saathi Amaar opposite Rachana Banerjee in a special appearance.[5][6] In 2019, Anubhav Mohanty starred in his most expensive Odia movie Biju Babu produce by Nila Madhab Panda,[7] which did not do as well as expected at the box office due to some political controversy .[citation needed]

Political career

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On 27 April 2013, he joined the regional political party BJD.[8] He was elected to Rajya Sabha uncontested in June 2014 and is the youngest parliamentarian of Rajyasabha.[9] On 23 May 2019, he was elected as the Member of Parliament from Kendrapara (Lok Sabha constituency) by beating the previously elected Baijayant Panda.[10]

Rajya Sabha

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2014

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See also: 2014 Indian Rajya Sabha elections
Previous MP Previous Party Elected MP Elected Party
Renubala Pradhan BJD Anubhav Mohanty BJD

Lok Sabha

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2019

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See also: 2019 Indian general election in Odisha
Constituency Turnout[11] Elected Member Party Runner-up Party Margin
Kendrapara 72.23   Anubhav Mohanty BJD Baijayant Panda BJP 152584

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Odia, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2004 I Love You Sanjay Debut Film [12]
Topae Sindoora Di Topa Luha Gourav
Saathire Raju Mahapatra
Nayak Nuhen Khalnayak Akash Mahanty
2005 Priya Mo Priya Raja
Barsa My Darling
Prathama Prema Sandip Mahapatra
Arjuna Arjun Mohanty
Premi No.1 Rohit
Saathi Amaar Bengali Film
2006 Thank U Bhagban Jaga / Kalia Dual Role
Sarthapor Bengali Films
Eri Naam Prem Akash
Jibon Saathi
2007 Mahanayak Rohit Rai
Kalishankar Shankar Bengali-Odia Film
To Bina Mo Kahani Adhaa Arun
2008 Dhana Re Rakhibu Sapatha Mora Shankar
Chup Kie Aasuchhi
Mate Ta Love Helare Akash
Chatti Chiri Dele Tu Mahaveer
Munna-A Love Story Munna
Aa Janhare Lekhiba Naa Om
2009 Nei Jaa Re Megha Mate Raju / Rahul
Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei Raj 25th Film
Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila Akash [13]
Saata Sure Bandha Ae Jibana Raj
Abhimanyu Abhimanyu Samanth [14]
2010 Don Shanu
Aama Bhitare Kichhi Achhi Sidharth Rai
Mu Kana Ete Kharap Kanha
Deewana Dilu Patnaik [15]
2011 Most Wanted Baba / Abhaya Mohanty Dual role
Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mote Abhijeet
Balunga Toka Chiku [16]
2012 Something Something Sriram [17]
Matric Fail Chiku
ACP Ranveer ACP Ranveer Singh
2013 Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu Hira [18]
Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa Sai [19]
Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere Prince Mahapatra
2014 Something Something 2 Sriram [20]
Mental Romeo
2015 Gapa Hele Bi Sata Akash [21]
Jaga Hatare Pagha Krishna / Jaga Dual Role [22]
2016 Gote Sua Gote Sari Lalatendu Barik / Lalua [23]
Agastya Agastya
Baby [24]
2017 Abhaya Abhaya
Kabula Barabula Kabula 50th Film
2018 Prem Kumar: Salesman of the Year Prem Kumar
2019 Biju Babu Babu
2023 Love in London Prem
2024 Bigul Cameo Appearance
Kuhudi Anshuman Pattnaik
Karma - When Destiny Strikes Back Amar Pattnaik

Awards and nominations

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Year Film Award Category Result Ref(s)
2010 Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila Annual Banichitra Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) Won [25]
Abhimanyu Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) Won [26]
2011 Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Won [27][28]
Diwana Etv Odia Film Awards Best Actor Won [29]
2012 Balunga Toka Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) Won [30]
Etv Odia Film Awards Best Actor Won [31]
Lalchand Entertainment Awards Best Actor Won [32]
Odisha Film Fair Awards Best Actor Won [33]
2013 Something Something Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) Won [34]
2014 Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa Won [35]
Filmfare Awards East Best Actor (Male) Nominated [36][37]
Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu Nominated
2015 Something Something 2 Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) Won [38]
2018 Abhaya Star Entertainer of the Year Won [39]

Other awards, nominations, and recognitions

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  • 2004–05: Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Samman

References

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  1. ^ "Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Anubhav Mohanty joins BJP just days after quitting BJD". Financialexpress. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Delhi Confidential: Closure for BJD MP Anubhav Mohanty, and his next cause". The Indian Express. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Anubhav Mohanty Divorce Decree: Orissa High Court Ruling". The Times of India. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  4. ^ Mohanty, Debabrata (2 December 2004). "Tolly pretty faces for Oriya film revival". The Telegraph (India). Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2008.
  5. ^ "Wel Come To Orissa | About Orissa, Orissa Culture, Odissi, Oriya Songs, Purely Soul & Image of Orissa". welcomeorissa.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2008.
  6. ^ "Orissa Film Celebrity". movies.fullodisha.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2008.
  7. ^ "Panda Releases Biju Babu". Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  8. ^ Mohanty, Subhasish; Panda, Namita. "Reel hero courts BJD – Chief minister inducts Anubhav Mohanty into party". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  9. ^ "Odisha: Anubhav Mohanty elected to Rajya Sabha uncontested and He has 1st most young parliamentarian of Rajyasabha still today". OdishaDiary. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  10. ^ "Kendrapara Lok Sabha results 2019: Anubhav Mohanty wins with over 6.5 lakh votes, BJD set for a comeback". India Today. Archived from the original on 26 December 2019.
  11. ^ Final voter turnout of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Archived 20 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine, The Election Commission of India (20 April 2019, updated 4 May 2019)
  12. ^ "He starts donning different hats". The New Indian Express. 17 January 2012.
  13. ^ "Meet Archita, the bubbly actress". The New Indian Express. 26 August 2011.
  14. ^ "Pagala karichhi paunji tora". The New Indian Express. 13 November 2009.
  15. ^ "Double honour for Babushan - State film Awards 2010 announced, newcomer Riya bags Best Actress award". The Telegraph (India). 12 December 2012.
  16. ^ "I'm aiming for 8 packs: Anubhav Mohanty". The Times of India. 11 January 2017.
  17. ^ "Success bash of 'Something Something'". The Times of India. 9 October 2013.
  18. ^ "The remake Raja of Odia cinema". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2013.
  19. ^ "Nothing to Cheer About". The New Indian Express. 27 December 2013.
  20. ^ "No Hits, Few to Remember". newindianexpress.co. 26 December 2014.
  21. ^ "2015 is not a memorable Ollywood story to be told | Bhubaneswar News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  22. ^ "Deluge of movies hit Ollywood in 2015".
  23. ^ "Stars fight to grab eyeballs on Raja".
  24. ^ "2016: Neither Memorable nor a Forgettable Year for Ollywood". 17 January 2003.
  25. ^ "Reason to rejoice, celebrating diamond jubilee". The New Indian Express. 11 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  26. ^ "More awards for entertainment industry". The New Indian Express. 18 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  27. ^ "Jayadev Award goes to Sadhu Meher, Mahashweta". The New Indian Express. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  28. ^ "Starry Nite marks state film awards". CNN-News18. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  29. ^ "ETV Oriya film award 2011 winners". Archived from the original on 21 April 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
  30. ^ "TARANG CINE AWARDS 2012 WINNERS". Incredible Orissa. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  31. ^ "'Balunga Toka' best film, Anubhav best actor". The New Indian Express. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  32. ^ "Lalchand Entertainment Awards to be aired today". The New Indian Express. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  33. ^ "Star studded Film Fair awards". The New Indian Express. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  34. ^ "TARANG CINE AWARDS 2013 WINNERS". Incredible Orissa. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  35. ^ "TARANG CINE AWARDS 2014 WINNERS". Incredible Orissa. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  36. ^ "Nominations for the Best Actor (Oriya)". Filmfare. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  37. ^ "Filmfare Award 2013 – East Odia Film Nominations". OdiaLive. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  38. ^ "6TH TARANG CINE AWARDS 2015 WINNERS". Incredible Orissa. 22 March 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  39. ^ "9th Tarang Cine Awards - Full Details". Odisha Files. 2 April 2018. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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